Experts' Choice Award Old Phuket Town
What the experts agree on
Colorful 19th-century tin-trade quarter turned cultural hub, where restored shophouses now house trendy cafés and restaurants—ideal for a few hours of wandering and eating.
“Today, old mansions and shophouses (buildings with stores on the ground level and living space above) have been turned into modern-day cafés, restaurants and shops.”
– Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine "My personal favorite destination on Phuket Island for spending a few good hours having good food and a decent walkabout is Old Phuket Town." Full review
The Telegraph "Not many visitors make it to this colourful capital, built in the 19th century from the profits of the tin trade." Full review
Rough Guide
